[H-GEN] Msql vs. Mysql and windows script launching

[Chris Ryan]

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Raymond Smith wrote:
> 
> [ Humbug *General* list - semi-serious discussions about Humbug and
> Unix-related topics. ]
> 
> For a MySQL biased view you can look at their FAQ at http://www.mysql.com
> for reasons why you should use MySQL instead of mSQL.
> 
> I have only used MySQL. I have quite happy with it for simple use.
> (Although beware: it does not support transactions.) From what I've heard,
> mSQL is an abortion in comparison with a poorer SQL interpreter, and
> slower to boot.

Another SQL system that you might want to check out is
PostgreSQL.  Works very well under Linux and does support
transactions.  Also, there are libraries available for
Java, Perl and Python (and others) access.

http://www.postgresql.org/

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